I have drunk deep of the waters of my ancestors.

I have drunk deep of the waters of my ancestors.

Pouring oil on troubled water.

Pouring oil on troubled water.

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.

You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you.

Beware of silent dogs and still waters.

Beware of silent dogs and still waters.

There is no small pleasure in sweet water.
[Lat., Est in aqua dulci non invidiosa voluptas.]

There is no small pleasure in sweet water.
[Lat., Est in aqua dulci non invidiosa voluptas.]

Pure water is the best of gifts that man to man can bring,
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Pure water is the best of gifts that man to man can bring,
But who am I that I should have the best of anything?
Let princes revel at the pump, let peers with ponds make free,
Whisky, or wine, or even beer is good enough for me.

And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves.

And pines with thirst amidst a sea of waves.

I'm very fond of water:
It ever must delight
Each mother's son and daughter,--
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I'm very fond of water:
It ever must delight
Each mother's son and daughter,--
When qualified aright.

Water which is too pure has no fish

Water which is too pure has no fish